SubaruOutback2004
  1. Subaru Outback
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 Subaru Outback Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 5, 2010 · 92,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    2004 subaru outback, h6 (6-cylinder) with a faulty pulsation dumper/damper valve. Part of the fuel injection system, the valve assembly sits above the intake manifolds on both sides of the engine. The passenger side valve (metal construction) was literally weeping gasoline (strong smell inside cabin was the tip off). I removed the assembly and replaced the hoses first, but the valve was leaking through the top…

    ODI 10317786

  • December 9, 2009

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    2004 subaru outback: strong fuel odor inside vehicle that, according to subaru dealer, is caused by leakage of fuel under the hood. The dealer rep. Further explained the leak is caused by expansion/contraction of tubing during cold weather. They also stated this is a common occurrence (it has occurred twice in my vehicle) and on the day i had my vehicle repaired (december 2009) they had already seen about 6 vehicles…

    ODI 10295762

  • November 20, 2008 · 66,500 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Gas (fuel) smell (fumes) in cabin when starting car in cold weather. Known problem: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f117c3e http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131755&page=47. *tr

    ODI 10255393